Forsgate slates Vegas and Vino fundraiser

Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township, expects a “full house” on May 16 as the private club opens its doors for the Forsgate Foundation’s second annual Vegas and Vino Casino Night to benefit Merlin’s KIDS.

Forsgate’s clubhouse will be transformed into a Las Vegas-style casino with blackjack, craps and roulette tables; a Texas Hold ’em poker tournament; a wine tasting; a silent auction; food; and musical entertainment.

The entry fee is $89 for Forsgate members and $125 for nonmembers. It includes admission into the casino, food and open bar.

Auction items include an exclusive chef’s dinner, a night in New York and golf outing packages.

The entry fee for the Texas Hold ’em tournament is $195 and includes one seat at a table, initial buy-in, dinner and open bar. The top five at the final table will receive prizes, and the tournament winner will receive a $5,000 gift package that includes a $4,000 gift card and a $1,000 merchandise gift certificate. Space is limited.

Call 732-656-8904 to purchase tickets or reserve a seat in the tournament.

Merlin’s KIDS is a nonprofit organization that rescues, rehabilitates and trains dogs to become service animals for children with autism and other special needs. To learn more about Merlin’s KIDS, visit www.merlinskids.org.